Resource Type: Spending
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Understanding who shapes your money decisions
Students read a handout and then identify how both they and the people in their lives make choices about money. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes…
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Bouncing ball money choices
Students play a game to share how they think and feel about money. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 21,…
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Talking with your family about paying for higher education
Through Internet research, students build their awareness of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options and then share their findings with a parent or guardian. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school…
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Learning how federal financial aid can help you pay for higher education
After watching a video describing basic types of federal financial aid, students answer content-based questions about financial planning for college. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Science, Social studies or history…
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Creating a presentation on 529 plans
Students conduct Internet research on 529 plans and create a digital slide presentation to inform others about how these plans can help people save for future education costs. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level…
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Composing songs and verses about paying for college
Students write a song, rap, or poem that captures some key strategies people use to pay for college. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12)…
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Using a student loan calculator
Students use a student loan calculator to calculate monthly loan payments and how much they can save on total loan costs by paying a little extra each month. Topic Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back…
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Understanding how much student debt you can afford
Students calculate how much they can afford in monthly student loan payments based on what their salary might be after graduating from college or another post-secondary institution. Topic Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration…
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Reading about federal financial aid
By analyzing a text about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students learn about the most common process for applying for financial aid to help pay for higher education. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts,…
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Learning how FAFSA works
Students learn about how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) works by completing a simulation activity. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12)…